The Messenger

 

Trinity Lutheran Church
609 Lincoln Avenue Owatonna, MN 55060
phone: (507) 451-4520
fax: (507) 451-1348

 

Additional Messengers:   April 2010   May 2010   June 2010

  

Excerpt from the July 2010 Messenger

A Summer Quest for Your Favorite Things

Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens
Bright copper kettles and warm woolen mittens
Brown paper packages tied up with strings
These are a few of my favorite things

What are your favorite things? When was the last time you saw a brown paper package tied up with strings? It is true that while some things change over time, some things always remain the same. The same can be said for how things are done here at Trinity.

Jesus tells us to “Go,” “Teach,” “Make disciples,” “Fish”… That’s what we are all about, right? Growing Disciples for Christ. The message we teach - the One we love and who loves us never changes. That’s the Good News!

What does change is how we bring that message to others. Teaching and making disciples is exciting stuff! Really? Yes, really! The staff at Trinity is working hard in these summer months to bring themselves up-to-date on possible programs, resources, and opportunities, and make them available to all of us in the coming school year. I am very excited when we gather each week for our staff meeting, and I hear of some of these opportunities.

Could you use some help with your finances? How about getting a ‘Total Money Makeover’?

How are you doing in the relationship department? How about taking a Marriage Enrichment course for couples?

Do you like to read? We will be reading a book that is sweeping churches throughout the country!

Do you need to get away? How about going on a retreat or a family mission trip?

How we learn and grow may not always be thought of as one of our favorite things. But one thing is for sure, it is always a good thing. Time and time again I hear testimonials from our Trinity family regarding how much more connected they feel to their church, how much more fun it is to be involved, how many more people they know, etc., just by jumping in and trying something.

In our weekend worship services on August 7 and 8 you will have the opportunity to complete a survey of what types of things you would like to see offered here at Trinity, the times that work best for you, and the format in which you like to learn. So give it some thought.

Cream colored ponies and crisp apple strudels
Doorbells and sleigh bells and schnitzel with noodles
Wild geese that fly with the moon on their wings…

You won’t find animals and bells, or strudels and noodles here at Trinity; although come to think of it, I wouldn’t rule it out! The important thing is not how many things we have to offer, but that what we have to offer is relevant and provides a nurturing environment for all of us to grow as disciples so that we will continue to shine beyond the walls of our beautiful church, and let others in on the Good News!

When the world bites
When my life stings
When I'm feeling sad
I simply remember that my God loves me
And then I don't feel so bad

 

Keep Shining!

 

Pastor Julie Malone

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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